Prof Katrina McFerran
Professor in Music Therapy
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
226 Scholarly works
15 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Book Chapter
Breaking the trauma of silence
DOI: 10.4324/9781003465621-62026
Journal article
‘I Think About Music and How This can Help’ – Exploring Sustained Outcomes From a Music Therapy Informed Teacher Professional Learning Program
DOI: 10.1177/000494412513922822026
Journal article
A theory of change for using musical-aesthetic and therapeutic factors in music therapy with adult trauma survivors
DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2026.1024372025
Book Chapter
Effects of Music, Music Interventions, and Trauma
DOI: 10.4324/9781003436034-102025
Research grants (international)
Health, Education, and Arts Network for Advancing Personalised Healthcare (HEART)
2022
Journal article
Music, adversity and flourishing: Exploring experiences of a community music therapy group for Australian youth
DOI: 10.1177/135945752210785912019
Research Contracts
A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions and Experiences of a Resource-Oriented Music Therapy Assessment for Adolescents Experiencing Complex and Chronic Mental Health Issues.
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Exploring pleasure as a mediator of outcomes in music therapy
DOI: 10.1186/s12906-025-05140-12025
Journal article
Exploring the Practicality of Portable EEG Equipment for Visualising Emotional Responses When Listening to Meaningful Songs
DOI: 10.15845/voices.v25i2.43532025
Journal article
Dance therapy and the criminal justice system: Considering traditional and critical perspectives in prisons, forensic mental health and addiction care
DOI: 10.1016/j.aip.2025.1022502025
Journal article
Exploring the feasibility of collecting music and wellbeing data to examine intentional listening using a mobile-ESM application
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.15059292025
Book Chapter
Receptive Music Therapy Techniques
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-88578-5_92025
Journal article
Music therapists’ perceptions of creating safety in the context of trauma with children and adolescents: A qualitative study
DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2024.2389552
RECENT PROJECTS
2015
Research Grant
Building Resilient School Communities Through Tailored Arts Programs.
2015
Research Grant
Building Resilient School Communities Through Tailored Arts Programs.